Locksmithjoe Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 On the tail end of a commissioned piece for a buddy of mine. The file knife is a Save Edge farriers file with elk antler handle. Stock removal with extra tang added for the handle. both guard and butt cap from same piece. Blade 7" from tip to guard Handle 5.5" guard to pommel a little more Finnish work and it's to the fire for HT then 2 part epoxy and final peening of tang to secure butt cap. i made a mistake of rounding off the square end of the tang where the butt cap goes in order to just do one quick drill hole so I had to drill and pin the inside of the but Cap to the antler just in case the glue ever gives way. Chalk it up to a lesson in having a lazy moment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Nicely done, I like the idea of using a piece of the file for the guard. Instant texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locksmithjoe Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks, yeah I think it gives it the uniqueness of what it was and adds to what it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locksmithjoe Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Finally finished it! Butt cap is pinned and tang is peened. Here's what I have learned on this project. Coarser grit and a better belt grinder will make for faster stock removal. Thanks to a farrier friend with a 36 grit wheel I was able to Finnish on time. Make sure its near sharp but not sharp. (Just a little blood) Follow your lines good file work saves Finnish time And most of all… Keep it fun Almost forgot adapt with the metal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looks good. I like how you saved the file logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locksmithjoe Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 The other side has my mark. I need a new stamp just have to build one or have one built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locksmithjoe Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Another happy customer! letting a blade go is tough. Putting time and love into the build, learning every inch of steel and all of its nuances from tip to butt. Lovingly seeing it from raw materials to finished product. time to sink my teeth into the next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 a fine job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locksmithjoe Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thank you. now I need to get an elk into the freezer so I can fire up the furnace again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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